The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been ordered to arrest Adeyemi Adepoju, the former CEO and Postmaster General of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), for allegedly refusing to leave office.
Visitodell recalls that President Bola Tinubu dismissed Adepoju last Thursday and nominated Tola Odeyemi as the new CEO of NIPOST and the country’s Post Master General.
However, NIPOST said on Saturday via its X account that Adepoju had been returned to his position by the President, citing “his exceptional leadership and performance.”
Adepoju was seen arriving in a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) into what appears to be a NIPOST premise, where he acknowledged cheers from a jubilant audience, in a video shared on Saturday.
The agency’s employees protested Adeyemi’s selection as the new CEO of NIPOST on Monday. The workers claimed that the new appointment was not in their best interests.
Despite the workers’ protest, Odeyemi returned to the NIPOST offices about 1 p.m. and proceeded into her office to meet with top Directors.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Coalition of Civil Society Networks requested that Adepoju be arrested for reportedly refusing to leave office.
According to Zakari Hashim, the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Coordinator, the leadership scenario has produced unnecessary confusion and instability at NIPOST.
The organization has called on the fired NIPOST CEO to quit and cease pretending that he has been reinstalled by the President, claiming that his actions endanger the institution’s security and stability.
The statement reads:
“The Coalition of Civil Society Networks is gravely concerned about the ongoing security breach, trust deficit, and unrest within the premises of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) caused by the actions of the sacked Postmaster General, Mr. Adeyemi Adepoju Sunday.
“Mr Sunday, who has been removed from his position, is refusing to resign and continues to impersonate that he has been reinstalled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This situation is causing unnecessary chaos and instability at NIPOST.
“We have observed with deep dismay that Mr. Adepoju Sunday has allegedly mobilized a group of individuals, posing as NIPOST staff, to protest and disrupt the functioning of the organization.
“These actions not only undermine the trust and integrity of NIPOST but also pose a threat to the security and stability of the institution.
“We would like to reaffirm our unwavering support for the newly appointed CEO/Postmaster General, Mrs. Tola Odeyemi, whose appointment is a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“This agenda aims to bring capable individuals to lead the nation towards economic development, growth, and prosperity.
“Mrs. Tola Odeyemi, with her wealth of experience in the technology and postal space, is well-equipped to upgrade NIPOST services to meet global standards. We have full confidence in her ability to lead NIPOST to greater heights and urge her to justify the confidence placed in her by President Tinubu.
“In light of the ongoing situation, we urgently call upon the Nigerian Police Force to investigate and take appropriate action against Mr. Adeyemi Adepoju Sunday.
“It is essential to determine the reasons for his continued presence at NIPOST and to ensure that the security and operations of the organization are not compromised.
“We believe in the rule of law and peaceful transitions of power in government agencies.
“The actions of Mr. Sunday not only undermine this principle but also threaten the stability and credibility of NIPOST. It is imperative that this situation is resolved promptly and in accordance with the law.”
